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Potential slide out problem

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Topic: Potential slide out problem

Posted By: Lear111
Subject: Potential slide out problem
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2017 at 9:00am

I have a new 180 and after about two months on the first try to extend or retract the slide out nothing happens no noise no movement. Of course the natural reaction is to release the switch and try again and it functions normally. Is this a develping problem a possible switch or relay issue or just something to live with. Also on a 180 if stranded with the slide out extended where is the motor access to troubleshoot. Thank you the forum has really helped me learn about my new unit. Steve

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Steve
Lexus GX460
R-pod 180 2017
1 black lab

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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2017 at 9:25am

I wondered also what would happen if the slide-out motors failed to move the unit. I looked at some YouTube videos which showed how to disengage the motors and manually retract the slide and then brace it so that it would not slide back out when the trailer was moving. You would not be stranded if there were a failure.

That being said, I would get it to the dealer for a check since it is under warranty. Your dealer's service department would be the best ones to diagnose why this happened, especially if it happens again.

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

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Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2017 at 11:25am

Well said +1

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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171

Posted By: ronahue
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2017 at 11:43am

R-pod Maintenance

Here are some great videos that Lippert did with maintenance and operational information for the Schwintek slide system.

Lubrication of the mechanism: http://youtu.be/8KbVRFMo1Rg

Manual override: http://youtu.be/bGL4aILZYcY

Retiming: http://youtu.be/hSafAnjxIV4

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Ron & Sharon
2015 R-Pod 179
2022 Nissan Frontier

No trees were harmed in the sending of this message but a billion electrons were really agitated

Posted By: ronahue
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2017 at 11:46am

I probably copied these from a previous post but I don't remember who posted them so I apologize for not giving credit to the original poster.

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Ron & Sharon
2015 R-Pod 179
2022 Nissan Frontier

No trees were harmed in the sending of this message but a billion electrons were really agitated

Posted By: TEDDY
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2017 at 2:42pm

Does anyone know where the Schwintec slide drive controller is in a 178? I'm picking up my new 178 Friday, and I want to make sure I know where it is when I talk with the dealer's prep tech.

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Teddy

Posted By: flat6s
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2017 at 2:54pm

My 180 does the exact same thing. Has done it since new two years ago. My heart always skips a beat when it happens, but what a sigh of relief when it works on the second try.

Posted By: jimandclare
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2017 at 3:34pm

On our 2016-178 the controller is mounted on the outside wall beneath the kitchen cabinet slideout. It and the water pump are both accessible by removing 2 access panels down at floor level.

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Jim & Clare
2016 R-pod 178
2014 Ford Edge

Posted By: SteveA
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2017 at 4:11pm

Our 17 1/2 179 does the same thing. I don't think it's an issue.

Posted By: TEDDY
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2017 at 6:03pm

Thanks - I thought I as going to find the water pump under the queen bed - so my experience with the dealer when I pick it up on Friday ought to be an interesting experience!

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Teddy

Posted By: Davengr
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2017 at 10:08am

On our first night out in our 179, the slideout failed to retract. Removed panel beneath refrigerator and found that the wires providing power to the motor had become disconnected. I did not have a square screw driving bit and had to improvise with a pair of needle nose plyers to remove the screws.

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Davengr